diff --git a/config/binutils/binutils.in b/config/binutils/binutils.in
index 64ce3895..e007e3cf 100644
--- a/config/binutils/binutils.in
+++ b/config/binutils/binutils.in
@@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ choice
 
 config BINUTILS_V_2_24
     bool
-    prompt "2.24"
+    prompt "2.24 (EXPERIMENTAL)"
+    depends on EXPERIMENTAL
+    select BINUTILS_2_24_or_later
 
 config BINUTILS_V_2_23_2
     bool